Re: [efloraofindia:38910] Phyllanthus key for eFlora of India ...

2010-06-19 Thread R. Vijayasankar
Dear Rashida ji, its a difficult question to give a straight forward answer, so...let me try! Its all part of taxonomy and nomenclature! It shows the different level of our understanding about taxa at different periods of time. It also illustrates the complexity of the group with diverse

Re: [efloraofindia:38911] Wild grapes? Request for ID-180610SC!

2010-06-19 Thread R. Vijayasankar
You may be right Neil ji. But what we see in the second picture are the leaves of host/supporting plant (Wrightia tinctoria?). Leaves of the climber are wanting in the picture. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:40 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi,

[efloraofindia:38912] Standing permission for uploading posted photos at Flowersofindia website

2010-06-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Now Standing permission of the following have been received: Aarti S. Khale Anand Kumar Bhatt Anantanarayan Rajaram Balkar Singh Bindu Kapadia Devi Nair Dinesh Valke Gurcharan Singh Inderjeet Sethi J.M.Garg Kiran Srivastava Mayur Nandikar Muthu Karthick Narendra Joshi Nayan Singh Pankaj Kumar

Re: [efloraofindia:38915] ... name the floral species with epithet mungo

2010-06-19 Thread R. Vijayasankar
Not many, Dinesh ji, pl check this:

Fwd: [efloraofindia:38916] Query: Seeking the scientific names of the Gondi and Khmer trees in Madhya Pradesh

2010-06-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. Earlier relevant feedback: “Rakesh ji, here are possibilities: Gondi could be Cordia dichotoma (syn. Cordia myxa), other names in Hindi being: bhokar, chokar-gond, gonni, lasora Forest Flora of Andhra Pradesh ...

Re: [efloraofindia:38917] Syzigium cumini

2010-06-19 Thread Giby Kuriakose
If you have shot the last 2 pictures from a stream it is not S.cummini nor S.hemisphericum but S.heyneanum. I am working on the pollination ecology of selected Syzygiums in the WG and this is one among them. Regards Giby On 18/06/2010, Rashida Atthar atthar.rash...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you

Re: [efloraofindia:38920] Query: Seeking the scientific names of the Gondi and Khmer trees in Madhya Pradesh

2010-06-19 Thread Rakesh Biswas
Thanks Garg Ji, Presently I am convinced Gondi is Cordia Myxa. I am not still certain if Khmer is Gamhar (Gmelina Arborea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmelina_arborea ) or Mallotus Nudiflorus. I was hoping someone from MP will be responding to this as this name is locally used here. :-) On

Re: [efloraofindia:38921] Syzigium cumini

2010-06-19 Thread R. Vijayasankar
Like Giby, i too think it is not S. cumini. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/26041/ With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 1:38 AM, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.comwrote: If you have shot the last 2 pictures from a stream it is not S.cummini nor

Re: [efloraofindia:38923] ID Request

2010-06-19 Thread Sushmita Jha
Thank you all for your very helpful response to my ID request. Regards, Sushmita On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 12:12 AM, R. Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, i think these beautiful seeds are from the *Coralwood *tree (also known as *Peacock flower fence*, *Red beadtree*, *Red

Re: [efloraofindia:38926] Pink Cassias ?

2010-06-19 Thread ajinkya gadave
i think this is Cassia javanica On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance pl. -- Forwarded message -- From: Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com Date: 6 June 2010 15:00 Subject: [efloraofindia:37339] Pink Cassias ?

Re: [efloraofindia:38927] Wild grapes? Request for ID-180610SC!

2010-06-19 Thread Neil Soares
Hi Dr.Vijatasankar,   You are right. The leaves in the second photograph are definitely of Kala Kuda [Wrightia tinctoria]. The leaves of the climber are not seen in any of the photographs. [What caused the confusion was the 'hairless and unlobed' the 'glabrous and entire' statements made by

Re: [efloraofindia:38928] Fabaceae unid-030610-PKA1

2010-06-19 Thread Prashant awale
Thanks Tanay ji, Vijayasankar ji, Ritesh ji. This cultivated sp. looks more closer to Vigna unguiculata as mentioned by Vijayasankar ji. This plant has reasonably good cultivation in this region (Mizoram). regards Prashant On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:15 AM, R. Vijayasankar

Re: [efloraofindia:38929] 3rd Birthday wishes for Efloraofindia

2010-06-19 Thread Prashant awale
Congratulations and best wishes to all the members, experts, moderators on this day. Still long way to go but its a really good beginning. Great effort on the part of Garg ji in making this happen. I can say now we all (I mean nature lovers,trekkers, Botanists and all experts) have a common

Re: [efloraofindia:38930] Flacourtia indica

2010-06-19 Thread Dinesh Valke
Yes, correct Vijayasankar ji ... the slender shrub that am referring is strong in my mind ... Satish Pardeshi ji has given the ID ... *Casearia elliptica *(presently *C. tomentosa*). Regards. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:06 AM, R. Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: I know what Dinesh

Re: [efloraofindia:38932] ... name the floral species with epithet mungo

2010-06-19 Thread Dinesh Valke
Many thanks Vijayasankar ji for your thoughts. Comments are solicited for this query with the intention of resolving the etymology of the epithet *mungo*. By now, feeling certain that it is derived from Hindi / Marathi *mung* ... the name for the beans (or the plant). But it is a wonder that

Re: [efloraofindia:38933] Wild grapes? Request for ID-180610SC!

2010-06-19 Thread Dinesh Valke
... *Owl Moth.jpg* is seen by me as 2nd picture. The cordate leaves in foreground are of *Dioscorea bulbifera* and the leaves with toothed-margin are of *Ampelocissus latifolia*. Failing to see leaves of *Wrightia tinctoria* in it ... are the top-left leaves discussed ? Regards. On Sat, Jun

Re: [efloraofindia:38934] New food plant of the Atlas Moth

2010-06-19 Thread mani nair
Excellent Shot. I think it is the largest moth in the world. Am I right? Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Thought this might be interesting. In July 2006 discovered Atlas Moth caterpillars on my property on Embelia basaal

Re: [efloraofindia:38935] Mushrooms on elephant dung.

2010-06-19 Thread mani nair
Dear Yazdyji, there are two mushrooms in the photo and I think both are different variety as color of both mushroom is different. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:17 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. Earlier relevant

Re: [efloraofindia:38936] Mushrooms on elephant dung.

2010-06-19 Thread Yazdy Palia
Dear Mani Ji, You are correct. In fact I have seen so many different types of mushrooms on elephant dropping. Quite often you are not equipped to get a picture. Regards Yazdy. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Yazdyji, there are two mushrooms in the

Re: [efloraofindia:38937] Wild grapes? Request for ID-180610SC!

2010-06-19 Thread Neil Soares
Hi Dinesh,   We are referring to the original photographs in question sent by Ms.Shobha Chavda.     Regards,   Neil. --- On Sat, 6/19/10, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com Subject: Re:

Re: [efloraofindia:38938] New food plant of the Atlas Moth

2010-06-19 Thread Neil Soares
Affirmitive Mani.     Regards,  Neil Soares. --- On Sat, 6/19/10, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: From: mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:38931] New food plant of the Atlas Moth To: Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com Cc:

Re: [efloraofindia:38939] Wild grapes? Request for ID-180610SC!

2010-06-19 Thread Dinesh Valke
... oh ... my misunderstanding, Neil ji !!! Regards. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 4:09 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Dinesh, We are referring to the original photographs in question sent by Ms.Shobha Chavda. Regards, Neil.

Re: [efloraofindia:38945] Flower for ID

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Dear Mani Ji, This I hope is some species of *Campanula* from the family *Campanulaceae*commonly known as bell-flower family. See the flowers it just looks like Bells !!! A common plant in Garden Regards Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 10:35 AM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear

Re: [efloraofindia:38947] Desmodium for Id

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
*Desmodium gangeticum !! is the plant in the attached photos . Regards Tanay * On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:13 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. Earlier relevant feedback: “*Desmodium gangeticum, i suppose*. With regards R.

Re: [efloraofindia:38950] Echinops from Solan

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
*Echinops sphaerocephalus is the plant !! Tanay * On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. Earlier relevant feedback: “Is it *Echinops sphaerocephalus??* Tanay” i am also not so confirmed as per Concise

Re: [efloraofindia:38953] Pink Cassias ?

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Dear All, This in Pink Cassia [*Cassia javanica*] Regards Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:30 PM, ajinkya gadave ajinkyagad...@gmail.comwrote: i think this is Cassia javanica On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance pl.

Re: [efloraofindia:38956] 5 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread Vijayadas D
Anapulinji in Malayalam On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 3:13 PM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Star fruits, Botanical names please? Regards Yazdy Palia. You have been sent 5 pictures. DSCN2919.JPG DSCN2920.TIF DSCN2921.TIF DSCN2922.JPG DSCN2924.JPG These pictures were sent with

Re: [efloraofindia:38957] is this Wrightia tinctoria ? Request for ID-190610SC1

2010-06-19 Thread Neil Soares
Affirmitive Ms.Chavda,    Regards,     Neil Soares. --- On Sat, 6/19/10, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: From: shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraofindia:38940] is this Wrightia tinctoria ? Request for ID-190610SC1 To: indiantreepix

Re: [efloraofindia:38958] New food plant of the Atlas Moth

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Dear Neil Ji, I have very limited knowledge is butterflies, moths and birds but what I can comment is excellent photography and lovely creation of nature. regards Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 4:11 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Affirmitive Mani. Regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:38959] Curcuma pseudomontana

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Thanks for sharing Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:06 PM, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Posting a photo of Curcuma pseudomontana ( In Marathi - रानहळद ) taken at Yeoor,near Thane Shobha -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [efloraofindia:38961] Request for ID-190610SC2-which is this tree?

2010-06-19 Thread Neil Soares
Hi Ms.Chavda,  This is Kuthan [Hymenodictyon obovatum].     With regards,   Neil Soares. --- On Sat, 6/19/10, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: From: shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraofindia:38944] Request for ID-190610SC2-which is this

Re: [efloraofindia:38962] Chlorophytum tuberosum

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Undoubtedly Chlorophytum tuberosum !! Nice catch Shobha ji with the open flowers Regards Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:10 PM, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, Posting photos of Chlorophytum tuberosum seen in Yeoor last Sunday. Shobha -- You received this message because

Re: [efloraofindia:38963] Silk-cotton Bug

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Lovely what a colour with false black mark body which looks like eyes to frighten the predators !! tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:14 PM, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, Posting a photo of Silk-cotton bug seen in Yeoor Jungle. Shobha -- You received this message because you

Re: [efloraofindia:38964] 5 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,   This is Avorrhoea carambola. Regards,   Neil Soares. --- On Sat, 6/19/10, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: From: Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraofindia:38948] 5 pictures for you To: indiantreepix indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

Re: [efloraofindia:38965] ID of this moss on coconut tree

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Some species of *Polytrichum* I presume !!! Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Friends, Could any one identify the moss that is growing on the coconut tree? Regards Yazdy Palia. You have been sent 2 pictures. DSCN2917.TIF DSCN2918.TIF

Re: [efloraofindia:38966] Request for ID-100610-SC3. Is this turnsol flower?

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
I have never came in contact with this species of Heliotropium sp but have seen it in Herbariums. Thanks to you Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:43 PM, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: *Request for ID-100610-SC3* Dear All, Posting a photo of a flower for Id seen in Yeoor Jungle.Is this

Re: [efloraofindia:38967] Pumalow

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Yazdy Ji, Is it Pomello u r referring to? If yes then it is *Citrus maxima* or *Citrus grandis* regards tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Botanical name of Pumalow please? Regards Yazdy Palia. You have been sent 2 pictures. DSCN2926.JPG

Re: [efloraofindia:38968] 3 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
I think this is *Amaranthus gangeticus* L.( *Amaranthus tricolor* L.) in Bengali we call it LAAL SAGH used as a leafy vegetable. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Hello friends, Could anyone tell me the botanical name of this plant please. The leaves

Re: [efloraofindia:38969] Request for ID-100610-SC3. Is this turnsol flower?

2010-06-19 Thread Rajesh Sachdev
Yes it is Indian Turnsol, look at the link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/leoparguy/3659039010/in/set-72157622885798867/ On 19 June 2010 17:43, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: *Request for ID-100610-SC3* Dear All, Posting a photo of a flower for Id seen in Yeoor Jungle.Is this

Re: [efloraofindia:38970] 2 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Anacardium occidentale; syn. Anacardium curatellifolium Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:53 PM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Cashew You have been sent 2 pictures. DSCN2940.TIF DSCN2940.jpg These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. Try it out here:

Re: [efloraofindia:38971] is this Wrightia tinctoria ? Request for ID-190610SC1

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Wrightia tinctoria undoubtedly!! Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 6:26 PM, ajinkya gadave ajinkyagad...@gmail.comwrote: yes this is Wrightia tinctoria. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 4:49 PM, shobha chavda koa...@gmail.com wrote: *Request for ID-190610SC1* Dear All, Posting a photo of flower seen

Re: [efloraofindia:38972] Pumalow

2010-06-19 Thread Yazdy Palia
Dear Tanay ji, It is Pomello indeed.Regards Yazdy. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Yazdy Ji, Is it Pomello u r referring to? If yes then it is Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis regards tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Yazdy Palia

Re: [efloraofindia:38973] Request for ID-190610SC2-which is this tree?

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
*Hymenodictyon obovatum**, Wall.; F.B.I. III-36. Brandi's Ind. Trees. 372. Gamble's Ind. Timbers, 407. Vern. Kurvi, Mar. * *- *A large tree. *Leaves* crowded at the ends of the branches, generally obovate, abruptly acuminate, some of the upper ones oblong or ovate, glabrous on both sides

Re: [efloraofindia:38974] 5 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
*Averrhoa carambola L. from Oxalidaceae (hope their is a typographical mistake in Neil Ji's recommended name)** *commonly known as STAR FRUIT Tanay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:38976] Pumalow

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Then its OK !! In Bengali we call it BATABI LEBU Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Tanay ji, It is Pomello indeed.Regards Yazdy. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Yazdy Ji, Is it Pomello u r

[efloraofindia:38977] Re: 5 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread Dr K. Brijesh
Averrhoa Carambola L. from Oxalidaceae is mentioned in our Ayurvedic text Bhavaprakasha Nighantu [ 16th century A.D. ]. Sanskrit - कर्मरंगा, विशाल, बृहदम्ल, रुजाकर. Kannada - ಧಾರೆಹುಳಿ [ Dhaarepuli or Dhaarehuli ]. It is cultivated for their fruits. Fl: May - August. Ripe fruits are used

Re: [efloraofindia:38978] 4 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Dear Yazdy Ji, This mushroom belongs to the genus *Leucocoprinus sp **There are about more than 1000 species reported from the tropics hence hard to determine species from the photos. Sorry for the inconvenience. ** **Regards** **Tanay*** On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Yazdy Palia

Re: [efloraofindia:38981] Phyllanthus key for eFlora of India ...

2010-06-19 Thread Rashida Atthar
Thank you so much Dr. Vijayasankar ji for the explanation and further links. You have made a very complicated subject simple to understand ! Atleast now I know why the mix- up, the confusion is due to Mueller ! I will read up more on the two facts mentioned by you. One of the journal articles

Re: [efloraofindia:38982] Nervillia aragoana

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
Thanks to you i have seen this plant many a times but not in a flowering state ever !! Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 8:20 PM, Pravin Kawale kawale.pra...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Flowers of Nervillia aragoana Location: Alibag date/Time: 19June,2010 5.00pm Habit :terrestrial herb habitat:

Re: [efloraofindia:38984] Flower for ID

2010-06-19 Thread tanay bose
*Pedilanthus tithymaloides* (L.) Poiteau I hope !! Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 9:20 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Kindly identify this flower shot at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Regards, Mani. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [efloraofindia:38985] Flower for ID

2010-06-19 Thread Prashant awale
Yes Tanay ji, this is* Pedilanthus tithymaloides*, ( Family: Euphorbiaceae). regards Prashant On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 9:30 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: *Pedilanthus tithymaloides* (L.) Poiteau I hope !! Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 9:20 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com

Re: [efloraofindia:38987] 3rd Birthday wishes for Efloraofindia

2010-06-19 Thread Padmini Raghavan
Dear Mr. Garg, Many Many Thanks to you Sir, for the inspired project you have launched. Just by the way, how and why was the name efloraofindia chosen to replace indiantreepix? I think I may have missed some mails at a certain period and was surprised to return to the online community and see the

Re: [efloraofindia:38988] Re: 5 pictures for you

2010-06-19 Thread Padmini Raghavan
The unripe fruit is a good source of Vitamin C. It is used to clean brass vessels. I made some delicious wine with it in January 2009. This year it has bourne fruit only now and not so abundantly either. Padmini Raghavan. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 8:02 PM, Dr K. Brijesh

[efloraofindia:38989] Transformation - The Magic of Monsoon

2010-06-19 Thread Adesh Shivkar
Dear All, Finally !! the monsoon has arrived. After the sweltering heat of the summer months, the whole landscape and every living organism including human beings, look up at the sky and wait for the clouds to burst. The effect is magical, particularly in forests… the monsoon changes the visual

Re: [efloraofindia:38990] Transformation - The Magic of Monsoon

2010-06-19 Thread raghu ananth
Beautiful pictures of the monsoon. TFS / Regards Raghu   From: Adesh Shivkar adesh.shiv...@gmail.com To: indiantreepix indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, 19 June, 2010 11:06:36 PM Subject: [efloraofindia:38989] Transformation - The Magic of Monsoon

Re: [efloraofindia:38991] Transformation - The Magic of Monsoon

2010-06-19 Thread mani nair
Excellent photos and blog Adeshji. I am inspired to go to these places in monsoon after reading your blog. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:06 PM, Adesh Shivkar adesh.shiv...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, Finally !! the monsoon has arrived. After the sweltering

Re: [efloraofindia:38992] New food plant of the Atlas Moth

2010-06-19 Thread shubhada nikharge
Hi Neil, fantastic. Hope, shubha is reading this. put it up on insectlovers or insectindia group. thanx for sharing. Cheers, Shubhada I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.